Photo by miamibrickell/Flickr
Audio By Carbonatix
Between the lack of public transportation and the sheer number of drivers on the road, traffic never seems to let up in Miami-Dade County. Worst of all, this week, snowbirds, Art Basel, and roadway construction pile up to make matters even worse.
If you are brave enough to leave your house this weekend to take part in the various Art Week festivities, New Times has assembled a list of Miami-Dade construction projects that could make daily commutes more painful than usual this week.
County officials say these projects could result in detours or drivers needing to seek alternative routes. Here are the roadway construction and closure activities for the week through December 7:
SW 57th Court and Coral Way
The project involves increasing the left lane storage at SW 57th Avenue. It is expected to be completed by February 2026.
SW 280th Street and SW 140th Avenue from US-1 to SW 137th Avenue
This year, make your gift count –
Invest in local news that matters.
Our work is funded by readers like you who make voluntary gifts because they value our work and want to see it continue. Make a contribution today to help us reach our $30,000 goal!
The scope of the work involves the installation of a speed table, signage, and pavement markings. Construction is slated to be finished by February 2026. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route or follow the detour route.
NE 12th Avenue from NE 196th Street to NE 215th Street
The project will widen the intersection, improve drainage, and install new pedestrian signals. Drivers should be prepared to find an alternate route or follow the detour signs.
NW 146th Street from NW 5th Avenue to NW 2nd Avenue
This project involves the installation of new speed tables and road resurfacing. Drivers will need to find an alternate route or follow the detour route.
South River Drive from NW 16th Drive to South Biscayne River Drive
The construction includes the installation of signage and pavement markings.
NW 58th Street from NW 72nd Avenue to NW 74th Avenue
Drivers are encouraged to find an alternate route.
NW 107th Street to NW 115th Street and NW 17th Avenue and NW 22nd Avenue
This project was scheduled for completion by December 2025, though it’s ongoing.
NW 22nd Avenue from NW 62nd Street to NW 79th Street
The scope of the works includes clearing and grubbing, drainage installation, milling, resurfacing, and widening of the intersection.
Douglas Road Extension from NW 119th Street to NW 135th Street
The county advises that drivers seek an alternate route.
NE 30th Avenue and NE 207 Street
This project, which began in August 2022 and was scheduled for completion by December 2023, modifies the existing traffic signal. The construction involves new internally illuminated street name signs, ground electrodes, traffic signal heads, signal cables, and the construction of sidewalks.
